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Hebrews 12:10

And indeed, for a few days and according to their own wishes, they instructed us. But he does so to our benefit, so that we may receive his sanctification
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King James Version

For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

English Standard Version

For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

New International Version

Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.